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Catalyit, Big I Partner on Tech-Adoption Support for Independent Agents

Insurance Journal

Catalyit, an insurance technology hub for independent insurance agents, is partnering with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc. the Big “I”) to support independent insurance agents in selecting, implementing and optimizing the right technologies for their agencies.

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Viewpoint: Innovation Enhances Brokers’ Growth and Profits

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insurance agents and brokers, but until recently that has been easier to assert than to achieve consistently. Boosting growth and profitability is a goal for all U.S. Booking organic growth is difficult, even for firms with strong sales cultures, and …

Broker 246
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McGowan Owner Jackson Takes Reins as Big ‘I’ Chairman

Insurance Journal

Todd Jackson, owner and partner of McGowan Insurance Group, has been named chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”). Jackson was installed as the 2024-2025 chairman of the industry group at its fall conference …

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CIAB: All Commercial Lines See Lower Q3 Premium Increases Except Umbrella

Insurance Journal

According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes rose … Respondents of a recent survey reported lower premium increases for all lines of business except umbrella during the third quarter.

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Big ‘I’ Report: Independent Agency Channel Placed 62% of Premiums in 2023

Insurance Journal

By Chad Hemenway Independent agents placed more than 62% of all property/casualty insurance written in the U.S., according to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”). The association’s 2024 Market Share Report said independent agents have …

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CIAB: Clear Evidence of Softening Commercial P/C Market Conditions in Q2

Insurance Journal

Commercial property/casualty premium increases in the second quarter 2024 were flat or down from the previous quarter for all lines of business—evidence of a softening insurance market, according to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey. Premiums …

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Ryan Specialty Builds with US Assure, a Builder’s Risk Specialist, in Jacksonville

Insurance Journal

Ryan Specialty, a publicly traded provider of specialty products for insurance agents, brokers and carriers, has agreed to buy US Assure Insurance Services of Florida, a company specializing in builder’s risk insurance. Based in Jacksonville and founded in 1977, US …

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